体験プログラム

There are many programs which can only be experienced at this event!

Advance reservations for the experience program are no longer accepted.
* Please come to the booth on the day to see if it is possible to accept each experience program on the day.

*The content and schedule of the experience program are subject to change. *The photo below is an image.

  • Make a Mini Sliding Door or Kumiko Coaster with an Artisan!

    1. Mini Sliding Door
    2. Put together the stand and try your hand at pasting the paper onto the frame of a mini sliding door. You can also try putting together an Asanoha pattern Kumiko coaster.
      *Please select one.

      Exhibitors
      Ibaraki-ken Kagutategu Ginoushikai [Ibaraki pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国①
      Time required
      40min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,500
      Target Age
      4th graders and above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 10:30~/11:00~/14:00~/15:00~/16:00~
        *11:00~ Eventspace B
      2. 10:15~/11:15~/14:00~/15:00~/16:00~
        *15:00~ Eventspace A
      3. 10:15~/11:15~/14:00~/15:30~
        *15:30~ Eventspace B
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  • Paulownia Bookshelf Making

    1. Paulownia Bookshelf
    2. Experience the beauty of a Kasukabe paulownia chest through making a paulownia bookshelf.

      Exhibitors
      Kasukabe Kiri Tansu Association [Saitama pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国②
      Time required
      30min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥3,000
      Target Age
      Elementary school upper grade or higher
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 12:00~13:00
        *Eventspace A
      2. 10:30~11:30
        *Eventspace A
      3. 12:30~13:30
        *Eventspace B
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  • Wear Japanese Armor

    1. Japanese Armor
    2. You can try putting on Japanese armor, the crysallization of techniques of Japanese artisans from olden days.

      Exhibitors
      Kawagoe-han Hinawajyuu Teppoutai Hozonkai/
      Japanese sword craftsmen in Saitama Prefecture [Saitama pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国③
      Time required
      10min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,000
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. Reception at any time
      2. Reception at any time
      3. Reception at any time
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  • Thread Weaving - Kakegawa Hand-woven Kudzu Cloth

    1. Kakegawa Hand-woven Kudzu Cloth
    2. Shred Kudzu fibers into fine threads and tie them together to make thread that is used to weave Kudzu cloth.

      Exhibitors
      Shizuoka Prefecture Folk Arts & Crafts Promotion Association [Shizuoka pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国④
      Time required
      30min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥3,000
      Target Age
      5th graders and above
      *5th graders and under are possible if accompanied by parents
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 10:30~/11:00~/13:00~/14:00~/15:30~
        *15:30~ Eventspace B
      2. 10:15~/11:00~/12:30~/14:00~/15:00~/16:00
        *12:30~ Eventspace B
      3. 10:15~/11:00~/12:00~/14:00~/15:00~/16:00
        *12:00~ Eventspace A
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  • Ise-katagamai Light Sculpture Workshop

    1. Ise-katagamai Light Sculpture
    2. Make a pretty lamp.

      Exhibitors
      Ise Katagami Cooperative Association[Mie pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑤
      Time required
      60min.
      Participation Fee
      2,970円
      Target Age
      4th graders and above
      *Elementary school student's low grades are possible if accompanied by parents
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 14:00~15:00
        *Eventspace B
      2. 13:30~14:30
        *Eventspace A
      3. 11:00~12:00
        *Eventspace B
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  • Mini Ise-katagami Workshop

    1. Mini Ise-katagami
    2. Try making Ise-katagami sculpture.

      Exhibitors
      Ise Katagami Cooperative Association[Mie pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑤
      Time required
      30-60min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥420
      Target Age
      4th graders and above
      *Elementary school student's low grades are possible if accompanied by parents
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 14:00~15:00
        *Eventspace B
      2. 13:30~14:30
        *Eventspace A
      3. 11:00~12:00
        *Eventspace B
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  • Iga-kumihimo Workshop

    1. Igakumihimo
    2. You can make a keychain or bracelet using a "8-bobbin Kongo-gumi" set up on a traditional Kumihimo (braided cord) loom.

      Exhibitors
      Miekumihimo Kyoudoukumiai [Mie pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑥
      Time required
      40min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,000
      Target Age
      1st graders and above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. Reception at any time
      2. Reception at any time
      3. Reception at any time
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  • Omi-jofu Handspinning Workshop: Coaster

    1. Omi-jofu Handspinning
    2. Try making a coaster using a ground loom.

      Exhibitors
      Omi-Jofu Traditional Kogei Cente [Shiga pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑦
      Time required
      60-90min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,000
      Target Age
      Elementary school upper grade or higher
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 11:00~/13:30~/15:30~
      2. 11:00~/13:30~/15:30~
      3. 11:00~/13:30~/15:30~
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  • Omi-jofu Handweaving Workshop: Keychain

    1. Omi-jofu Keychain
    2. Tear hemp fibers by hand and twist them together to make a keychain.

      Exhibitors
      Omi-Jofu Traditional Kogei Cente [Shiga pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑦
      Time required
      20min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥200
      Target Age
      Middle school students and above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 11:00~/13:30~/15:30~
        *10:30~ Eventspace A
      2. 10:30~/13:00~/14:00~/15:00~
        *14:00~ Eventspace B
      3. 10:30~/13:00~/15:00~
        *14:00~ Eventspace A
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  • Hand-painted Yuzen Workshop

    1. Hand-painted Yuzen
    2. Use pigment paint to add color to a pattern enclosed by gold lines.

      Exhibitors
      Association of Certified Kyoto Traditional Products Craftsmen "Hibiki" [Kyoto pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑧
      Time required
      40-50min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥2,000
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservation required.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      *If there is a reservation cancellation, it may be possible to accept it on the day.Please check directly with the booth to see if there will be reception on the day.
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  • Gold Foil Paperweight Making

    1. Gold Foil Paperweight
    2. Choose a rock and paste gold foil on it to make a shiny paper weight.

      Exhibitors
      Association of Certified Kyoto Traditional Products Craftsmen "Hibiki" [Kyoto pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑧
      Time required
      20min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,000
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      *Possible if accompanied by parents
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. Reception at any afternoon's time
      2. Reception at any afternoon's time
      3. Reception at any afternoon's time
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  • Color Foil Postcard Workshop

    1. Color Foil Postcard
    2. Choose a postcard design and decorate it by scattering sunago (color foil).

      Exhibitors
      Association of Certified Kyoto Traditional Products Craftsmen "Hibiki" [Kyoto pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑧
      Time required
      15min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,500
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      *Possible if accompanied by parents
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. Reception at any time
      2. Reception at any time
      3. Reception at any time
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  • Try your hand at Maki-e lacquering!

    1. Maki-e lacquering!
    2. Experience a technique essential to Kodaiji Maki-e lacquering, the needlework process of using a bamboo skewer to etch patterns into the surface.

      Exhibitors
      Shimode makie-studio/Kyoto Prefectural Buddhist Cooperative Association [Kyoto pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑨
      Time required
      40min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥500
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      *3th graders and under are possible if accompanied by parents
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 11:00~/13:00~/14:00~/15:00~/16:00~/17:00~
      2. 10:20~/11:20~/13:20~/14:20~/15:20~/17:20~
      3. 10:20~/11:20~/13:20~/14:20~/15:20~/16:20~
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  • Connect with Wood - Wood Carving Workshop

    1. Wood Carving
    2. Use carving tools to make a flower stand or such decorative item, a mini cutting board, a handy board or mini ranma (carved wooden panel).

      Exhibitors
      Osaka Ranma Craft Cooperative [Osaka pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑩
      Time required
      convenience board:40-60min.
      Mini Ranma(size M):90-120min.
      Mini Ranma(size L):120-150min.
      Participation Fee
      convenience board:¥2,000 Mini Ranma(size M):¥4,000 Mini Ranma(size L):¥5,500
      Target Age
      Over 10 years old
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. Reception at any time
        *15:00~16:00 Eventspace A
      2. Reception at any time
        *11:00~12:00 Eventspace B
      3. Reception at any time
        *15:00~16:00 Eventspace A
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  • Tsugegushi Boxwood Comb, Ear Pick Making Workshop

    1. Tsugegushi Boxwood Comb
    2. Put a finishing gloss on a tsugegushi (boxwood comb) and smoothen the edges of the end of an ear pick.
      *Please select one.

      Exhibitors
      Tanaka Boxwood crafts [Osaka pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑪
      Time required
      10-20min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,100
      Target Age
      Over 6 years old
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. Reception at any time
        *13:30~14:30 Eventspace A
      2. Reception at any time
        *15:30~16:30 Eventspace B
      3. Reception at any time
        *13:30~14:30 Eventspace A
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  • Electric Potter's Wheel Workshop

    1. Electric Potter's Wheel
    2. Create Bizen ware pottery using an electric potter's wheel under the guidance of an artist.
      The finished product can be fired in a kiln and sent at a later date for those who are interested (separate firing and shipping fee required).
      *Finished products will be fired in a kiln, then sent at a later date.

      Exhibitors
      Okayama-ken bizenyaki touyuukai [Okayama pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑫
      Time required
      10min.
      Participation Fee
      fire cord firing:¥3,300
      Climbing kiln firing:¥3,850
      Target Age
      Over 5 years old
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 10:30~/12:00~/13:00~/15:00~/16:00~
        *10:30~ Eventspace C
      2. 10:30~/12:00~/13:00~/15:00~/16:00~
        *10:30~ Eventspace C
      3. 10:30~/12:00~/13:00~
        *10:30~ Eventspace C
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  • Original Goshuin Book Making Workshop

    1. Original Goshuin Book Making
    2. Use glue and tools such as glue brush, penknife, and donsu to experience the basics of book binding while making an original Goshuin (seal collection) book.

      Exhibitors
      Kagawa Mounting Technician Association [Kagawa pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑬
      Time required
      60min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥2,000
      Target Age
      Over 10 years old
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 11:00~/13:00~/14:00~/15:00~/16:00~
        *11:00~ Eventspace D
      2. 午前中Reception at any time
        12:30~/13:00~/14:00~/15:00~/16:00~
        *12:30~ Eventspace D
      3. 午前中Reception at any time
        13:40~/14:00~/15:00~/16:00~
        *13:40~ Eventspace D
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  • Making an original message card

    1. original message card
    2. Make an original message card of Tosa Washi.

      Exhibitors
      Kochi Prefecture Handmade Japanese Paper Cooperative Association [Kochi pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑭
      Time required
      30min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥600
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservation required.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      *If there is a reservation cancellation, it may be possible to accept it on the day.Please check directly with the booth to see if there will be reception on the day.
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  • Japanese paper wall decoration

    1. Japanese paper wall
    2. Tear off colorful Tosa Washi paper and stick them together to make a Japanese paper wall decoration.

      Exhibitors
      Kochi Prefecture Handmade Japanese Paper Cooperative Association [Kochi pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑭
      Time required
      15min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥500
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. Reception at any time
        *13:30~14:30 Eventspace C
      2. Reception at any time
        *15:00~16:00 Eventspace C
      3. Reception at any time
        *12:20~13:20 Eventspace D
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  • Small Inkstone Making Workshop

    1. Small Inkstone Makin
    2. Try making a small inkstone that fits in your palm. Have fun cutting stone using a nomi (chisel) and polishing and smoothening the surface using a sharpening stone and sandpaper.

      Exhibitors
      Mihara Inkstone Production Processing Union [Kochi Pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑮
      Time required
      60min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥3,000
      Target Age
      3th graders and above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 14:00~15:00
        *Eventspace D
      2. 14:30~15:30
        *Eventspace C
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  • Ozaki doll painting and Shikainami basket making experience

    1. Ozaki doll
    2. Shikainami Basket, a bamboo work experience that can be enjoyed by elementary school students, and a painting experience of Ozaki dolls, a local toy.
      *Please select one.

      Exhibitors
      SAGA HAND WORKS [Saga pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑯
      Time required
      20~30min.
      60min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,500
      ¥3,000
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 15:30~16:30
        *Eventspace D
      2. 12:00~13:00
        *Eventspace C
      3. 15:00~16:00
        *Eventspace D
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  • Arita Porcelain Painting Workshop

    1. Arita Porcelain Painting
    2. Choose a design to paint on a medium-sized dish using uwa-enogu (paint) for Arita porcelain.
      *The painted dish will be taken to Arita to be fired and shipped to you (recipient pays for shipping).

      Exhibitors
      Saga Prefectural Federation of Ceramic Technician Associations [Saga pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑰
      Time required
      40min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥2,000
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservations and walk-ins accepted.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      Visit the booth to apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 12:00~13:00
        *Eventspace C
      2. 16:30~17:30
        *Eventspace C
      3. 11:00~12:00
        *Eventspace D
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  • Higo Zogan Making Workshop

    1. Higo Zogan
    2. Experience making Higo Zogan (inlay metalwork). Choose to make a pendant, strap, or bookmark and try nunome-giri before fixing the pattern using silver wire.

      Exhibitors
      Kumamoto City Handicrafts Promotion Center [Kumamoto-shi,Kumamoto pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑱
      Time required
      60-90min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥3,670
      Target Age
      1st graders and above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservation required.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      *If there is a reservation cancellation, it may be possible to accept it on the day.Please check directly with the booth to see if there will be reception on the day.
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  • Obon Tray Makie Workshop using Genuine Gold Flakes and Glitter Powder

    1. Obon Tray Makie
    2. Paint on a composite wooden obon lacquerware 24cm-wide round tray using a lacquer-substitute, scatter genuine gold flakes and glitter to finish your piece. You can bring home the tray.

      Exhibitors
      Zengiren Meister Association Fukushima [Fukushima pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑲
      Time required
      40min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥2,000
      Target Age
      Primary school pupils above
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 14:00~15:00
        *Eventspace D
      2. 13:30~14:30
        *Eventspace C
      3. 11:50~12:50
        *Eventspace C
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  • Tatami Mat Making Workshop

    1. Tatami Mat Making
    2. Use a needle to stitch the heri (border) to the tatami-omote (surface), use a staple gun to attach it to the tatami-doko (base), and fold in the four sides to finish your tatami mat.

      Exhibitors
      Zengiren Meister Association Saitama [Saitama pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑳
      Time required
      10min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥1,000
      Target Age
      Elementary school upper grade or higher
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Reservation required.
      Click the Reserve button on the leftbottom to make a reservation.
      *If there is a reservation cancellation, it may be possible to accept it on the day.Please check directly with the booth to see if there will be reception on the day.
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  • Tatami Coaster Making Workshop

    1. Tatami Coaster Making
    2. Choose some washi, apply glue to the sides of a square tatami-omote (surface) and finish up your tatami coaster by fixing it with cloth tape.

      Exhibitors
      Zengiren Meister Association Saitama [Saitama pref.]
      Booth No.
      全国⑳
      Time required
      5-10min.
      Participation Fee
      ¥100
      Target Age
      Kindergarten children above
      *Elementary school student's low grades are possible if accompanied by parents
      Application for
      experience
      program
      Walk-in only.
      Visit the booth and apply directly.
      [Experience start time of the day]
      1. 12:30~13:30
        *Eventspace D
      2. 11:00~12:00
        *Eventspace D
      3. 13:10~14:10
        *Eventspace C
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